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1685 - George Frideric Handel, born on the 23rd of February in Halle, EC Germany. He was a German-born British Baroque composer who was a leading composer of concerti grossi, operas and oratorios. His vast output included over 40 operas, about 20 oratorios, cantatas, sacred music, and orchestral, instrumental, and vocal works.
1702 - He was organist of Halle Cathedral at the age of 17, while also studying law,.
1703 -1706 - Worked as a violinist and keyboard player in the Hamburg opera orchestra.
1706 - 1710 - In Italy, he established a great reputation as a keyboard virtuoso, and had considerable success as an operatic composer.
1710 - He was appointed to the court of the Elector of Hanover (later George I of Great Britain).
1720 - He worked at the King's Theatre, London, where he produced a stream of operas, and then developed a new form, the English oratorio, which proved to be highly popular.
1737 - After a stroke, he rallied.
1739 - 1742 - Wrote some of his most memorable work, such as Saul, Israel in Egypt, and Messiah.
1759 - Died on the 14th of April. He is buried in Poet's Corner, Westminster Abbey.
1702 - He was organist of Halle Cathedral at the age of 17, while also studying law,.
1703 -1706 - Worked as a violinist and keyboard player in the Hamburg opera orchestra.
1706 - 1710 - In Italy, he established a great reputation as a keyboard virtuoso, and had considerable success as an operatic composer.
1710 - He was appointed to the court of the Elector of Hanover (later George I of Great Britain).
1720 - He worked at the King's Theatre, London, where he produced a stream of operas, and then developed a new form, the English oratorio, which proved to be highly popular.
1737 - After a stroke, he rallied.
1739 - 1742 - Wrote some of his most memorable work, such as Saul, Israel in Egypt, and Messiah.
1759 - Died on the 14th of April. He is buried in Poet's Corner, Westminster Abbey.
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The Messiah: An Oratorio Complete Vocal Score (G. Schirmer's Editions of Oratorios and Cantatas) by George Frideric Handel (Paperback - Nov 17, 1986) Titles include: All we like sheep; And He Shall Purify; And The Glory Of The Lord; And with His stripes; Behold the Lamb; Behold, and see; But Thou didst not leave; But Who May Abide; But thanks be...  Usually ships in 24 hours |
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George Handel (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers) (Paperback - Sep 17, 1995) Presents a biography of George... Usually ships in 24 hours |
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Messiah in Full Score by George Frideric Handel (Paperback - Aug 1, 1989) Authoritative full-score edition of the oratorio that is the best known, most beloved, most performed large-scale musical work in the English-speaking world. Perhaps the finest artistic expression of... Usually ships in 24 hours |
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Messiah by George Frideric Handel (Paperback - Dec 31, 1998) A sacred oratorio arranged for SATB with piano part. Edited, with piano reduction, by Watkins Shaw. Paper... Usually ships in 24 hours |
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Giulio Cesare in Full Score by George Frideric Handel (Paperback - Apr 1, 1986) Great Baroque masterpiece reproduced directly from authoritative Deutsche Handelgesellschaft edition. Gorgeous melodies, inspired orchestration. Complete and unabridged...  Usually ships in 24 hours |
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Handel, Revised Edition by Christopher Hogwood (Paperback - Jul 30, 2007) A revised edition of "the clear biography of choice for anyone interested in one of the great figures of music.—The New York Times Book ReviewGeorge Friedrich Handel remains one of the... Usually ships in 24 hours |
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The Great Composers: George Frideric Handel (DVD) Neatly dividing its time between a documentary on Handel and a reconstruction of his life, this entry into the Great Composers series also features plenty of the music that made his name.System... Usually ships in 24 hours |
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